Federal Design & Construction Engineer

CDM Smith; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Nashua, NH seeks a qualified engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal government design and construction branches and contractors. You will review submittals, RFIs, and reports to ensure compliance with federal standards and client requirements, while applying engineering principles across planning, design, and construction phases.

The role involves providing engineering judgment for field modifications, coordinating with government cost estimators, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between federal government client design branch, construction branch, and contractors.
• Review design submittals, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and technical reports for compliance with Federal and client standards.
• Apply engineering principles across planning, investigation, design review, construction administration, and assessment of engineering procedures, structures, systems, and tools.
• Monitors progress and prepares technical reports and project status reports.
• Provide engineering judgment for field modifications and constructability reviews.

Skills

US citizenship

Background check

Design review

Construction administration

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract management

Technical proficiency

Written communication

Field problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

UFGS interpretation

Job description

CDM Smith in Nashua, NH seeks a qualified engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal government design and construction branches and contractors. You will review submittals, RFIs, and reports to ensure compliance with federal standards and client requirements, while applying engineering principles across planning, design, and construction phases.

The role involves providing engineering judgment for field modifications, coordinating with government cost estimators, and supporting